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Podcast Episode 238: Pass/Fail Grading in the Time of COVID-19

April 2, 2020 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking about what different law schools are doing about grades in light of the COVID-19 new reality.

In this episode we discuss:

Adapting to the new (and hopefully temporary) reality created by the coronavirus
How different law schools plan to implement the pass/fail system
Are any law schools still opting for traditional grades?
What consequences can we expect as a result of pass/fail grading?
Looking for internal motivation in the absence of competition over grades

Thanks for listening!

Podcast Episode 237: Handling Resume and Cover Letter Difficulties (w/Sadie Jones)

March 31, 2020 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we’re excited to have former BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones back with us to talk about difficulties you might be wondering how to handle on your resume and cover letter.

In this episode we discuss:

Being prepared to explain gaps on your resume
Presenting non-related educational background or work experience as a positive
Drawing the interviewer’s attention to your strengths
Should you try explaining any issues in your cover letter?
Is it ever okay to lie (or shade the truth) on your resume?
How do you know when you’re oversharing unnecessarily?

Thanks for listening!

Podcast Episode 236: Coping with COVID-19 in Law School

March 24, 2020 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re sharing some ideas for ways to cope with the challenges that COVID-19 poses for law schools and life in general.

In this episode we discuss:

The most important consideration in this situation – your health
Tips for adapting to virtual classes
Minimizing distractions when studying at home
Preparing for the scenario of take-home and/or open book exams
Handling the logistics of daily living
Coping with heightened stress and anxiety
Tools that can help you set up a routine

Thanks for listening!

Podcast Episode 235: Maintaining Motivation in the Second Semester

March 17, 2020 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking about the reasons why it’s a struggle to stay motivated in the second semester, and things you can do to get your focus back.

In this episode we discuss:

Why motivation generally drops during the winter and spring time
Reconnecting to your “Why”
Taking time off to recharge
Setting up a serious study schedule
Letting yourself be less of a perfectionist
How sometimes looking for outside help is the answer

Thanks for listening!

Podcast Episode 234: How Will Transferring Law Schools Impact the Job Search? (w/Sadie Jones)

March 10, 2020 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones here with us to talk about the career aspects of transferring law schools.

In this episode we discuss:

Will transferring help you get a better job for 2L summer and later on?
How the OCI process might work at the new school
Formulating your reasons for transferring in preparation for job interviews
Do firms look at the original school or only the graduation school?
Are there any downsides to transferring from a job search point of view?
Types of career-enhancing options available to transfer students
Overall, is transferring seen as a positive or more of a negative?

Thanks for listening!

Podcast Episode 233: Starting a Small Law Firm (w/guest Stephanie Everett of Lawyerist)

March 3, 2020 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking with guest Stephanie Everett — President at Lawyerist and co-author of the recent book The Small Firm Roadmap — about the process of starting and growing a law practice.

In this episode we discuss:

Stephanie’s background and her work at Lawyerist
Is it realistic to plan to start a firm right out of law school?
The types of experiences that will help you prepare for a solo practice
Common misconceptions about owning a business
Why is it an exciting time to be starting a practice?
The Lawyers for Equal Justice program
What useful advice you can find in the book The Small Firm Roadmap

Thanks for listening!

Law School Toolbox Team

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